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About this book
The Black Culture Word Search by Imani Oliver is a large print puzzle book celebrating Black culture across 100 themed puzzles and 2,000 words: Soul Legends, the Harlem Renaissance, Soul Food Staples, Jazz Legends, Hip-Hop Icons, Gospel Voices, Black Power, Afro-Cuban Beats, Family Traditions and 90 more. Every page opens with a fact, like James Brown playing over 300 shows a year, so you learn while you relax. Printed in 16pt type on 8.5 × 11 inch pages with the solutions in the back, it is the book 1,174 buyers have rated 4.9 out of 5 and the one customers most often call “the music one.” $14.99 at imanioliver.com, and for Early Black Friday: buy 4 books, get 2 free, with free shipping on 3 or more and a 60-day free replacement promise.
Last updated: August 2026
What's inside
- 100 themed puzzles, one theme and one big grid per page
- 2,000 words and names from music, food, film, fashion, faith, dance, language and everyday Black life
- 100 facts, one at the top of every puzzle, written to be remembered
- QR code playlists at the front of the book, curated for solving
- Complete solutions at the back, four per page
- Illustrated borders on every page (interior pages are black and white; the cover is full-colour gloss)
Who it's for
Anyone who grew up on Soul Train, Sunday dinner and a house full of music. Mothers, fathers, aunties and uncles who prefer paper to screens. Seniors and anyone with tired eyes, thanks to the 16pt print. Family reunions, church groups and game nights looking for a conversation starter. Ages 13 and up. Difficulty is gentle by design: the joy is in the words and the facts, not in frustration.
Product details
- Format
- Paperback, glossy cover
- Size
- 8.5 × 11 in (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
- Pages
- 132
- Print size
- 16pt large print
- ISBN-13
- 979-8-9937323-0-5
- Published
- October 3, 2024
- Weight
- 0.33 kg
- Publisher
- Imani Oliver™, USA
Large print · PaperbackEarly Black Friday
Black Culture Word Search
4.91,197 verified reviews$14.99
- 100 themed puzzles
- A fact on every page
- 16pt large print
- QR code playlists
- Solutions in the back
- Gift-ready, any occasion
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“I bought these books for my Mom who is 93. She loves the big print and most of all the history.”
Sharon S. · Hyattsville, MD · Verified buyer“My father’s doctor recommended activities that challenge his brain. He likes the challenge of it.”
Jan E. · Washington, DC · Verified buyer“Got sets for both me and my mother. The large print is easy for her to read.”
Skylar K. · Ashburn, VA · Verified buyer
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“I bought a set of 3. I gave one to my mom, which she absolutely loved. The big print is very informative. We’re learning a lot.”
Marlene S. · Brooklyn, NY
“I purchased all 4 and received 1 free. I’m learning things in our culture that I didn’t even know.”
Lyn L. · Atlanta, GA
“Looking forward to learning as much as I can from our history that was hidden from us all these years.”
Gaile W. · Tavares, FLEarly Black Friday · Why customers call this “the music one”
One for yourself. One for someone you love. Two of them free.
Three things customers mention over and over in 1,174 reviews of this book. This Black Friday, every 4 books you buy come with 2 more free.
Photo: Lyn, verified buyer
Culture, page by page
The names you grew up hearing, and the ones you forgot
2,000 words from Black culture: the soul and jazz legends, the soul food on the table, the Harlem Renaissance, hip-hop, gospel, fashion, dance and family traditions. One reviewer said the best part was finding the musicians from way back, the ones no longer here.
“I am learning so much about our music genres. This is absolutely what we need to see to appreciate our Black culture.”Yvona · Inglewood, CA
Actual puzzle spread
Learn the fun way
A fact you'll actually remember, 100 times over
Every puzzle opens with one short, surprising fact about a name or a word in the grid. Customers tell me they end up googling the ones they don't know and reading for an hour. That's the point.
1. Soul Legends
James Brown earned the nickname “Hardest Working Man in Show Business” by performing over 300 shows a year, and was still doing the splits at 70.
James BrownAretha FranklinStevie WonderMarvin GayeEtta JamesSam CookeAl GreenGladys Knight+12 more
Photo: Gaile W., verified buyer
Large print, for real
Made for eyes that have earned a rest
16-point letters on big 8.5 × 11 inch pages. No squinting, no magnifier, no pinching a phone screen. The book lies open flat on a table or a lap, and the solutions in the back are large print too.
“I bought these books for my Mom who is 93. She loves word find books, she loves the big print and most of all the history. She has already finished two of them.”Sharon S. · Hyattsville, MD
Actual size
This is how big the letters really are
Most “large print” puzzle books use 11 or 12 point type. This one is set in 16 point, the size shown below at true scale on a 100% zoom screen. Hold your phone at arm's length and you'll see the difference immediately.
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Rendered at 1pt = 1.333px. Actual printed size on the page.
Try one right now
Find 7 soul legends
A tiny version of what's inside. Tap the first letter of a word, then the last letter. Every word you find unlocks a fact, exactly like the book.
- Words run across, down and diagonally
- The real book has 100 of these, on 20-word grids, in 16pt print
- No timer, no score. Just you, a pencil, and a playlist
You found all 7. That took you about a minute. Now imagine 100 pages of this, 2,000 words from Black culture, and a fact on every page.
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Soul Legends0 found
James Brown played over 300 shows a year. Find his name to read another fact.
Stuck? Words read forward only.
Step inside
Every page, before you buy it
No surprises when the box arrives. Here is exactly what a puzzle page and a solutions page look like, at the real layout.
Shown at real layout · illustrated borders on every pagePuzzle 1 of 100. The table of contents lists all 100 themes, and every puzzle tells you which page its solution is on.
- 100 themed puzzlesOne theme per page: Soul Legends, Harlem Renaissance, Soul Food Staples, Jazz Legends, Hip-Hop Icons, Gospel Voices and 94 more.
- 2,000 words to findTwenty per puzzle, all from Black culture, all researched. No filler words.
- 100 factsA short, memorable fact opens every puzzle. Learn history the fun way.
- QR code playlistsScan with your phone camera and solve to a curated playlist. Customers call it “the pièce de résistance.”
- Solutions includedAll 100 answers in the back, four per page, in the same large print.
- 132 pages · 8.5 × 11 inGlossy full-colour cover, black-and-white illustrated interior, lies flat.
Inside every book
See what you get
100 Facts You Will Remember
Every page teaches something new. History that sticks because you discovered it yourself.
I was introduced to people and names I had never heard of before, which made the experience both educational and fun. Culture Reigns · Charlotte, NC · Verified buyer
100 Themed Puzzles
From Soul, Jazz & Blues to Harlem Renaissance — every puzzle is a new chapter of culture to explore.
I am learning so much about our music genres. This is absolutely what we need to see to appreciate our Black culture. Yvona · Inglewood, CA · Verified buyer
Large Print. No Squinting.
Thick pages and bold 16pt letters, designed for comfort. Hours of screen-free enjoyment without eye strain.
I bought these books for my Mom who is 93. She loves the big print and most of all the history. Sharon S. · Hyattsville, MD · Verified buyer
Solutions Included
Every answer is in the back. No guessing, no searching online. Just flip and check.
I love the pictures on the covers and the words are not too small. They’re just right. Shawn P. · Milwaukee, WI · Verified buyer
Why paperback
Made for real pages, not screens
Real pages, real satisfaction
Feel the weight of the book in your hands. No charger needed, no notifications, just you and the puzzle.
16pt large print
Every letter is easy to read. No squinting, no pinching to zoom. Designed for comfort, especially for adults and seniors.
Gift-ready the moment it arrives
Beautiful cover, premium pages, no wrapping needed. Buy 4 this Black Friday and 2 more come free, so there is one for every name on your list.
Your quiet escape
Put the phone down. Pour some tea. This is your screen-free hour to relax, learn, and recharge.
What you will explore
100 themes across everything that makes Black culture
♪Soul, Jazz & BluesSoul Legends, Jazz Legends, Blues Roots: James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King
HrHarlem RenaissanceThe writers, painters and musicians of the 1920s: Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Aaron Douglas, Josephine Baker
☕Soul Food & KitchenSoul Food Staples, Sunday Dinner: collard greens, cornbread, gumbo, black-eyed peas, sweet potato pie
HhHip-Hop & R&BHip-Hop Icons, R&B Voices: Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC, Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, Whitney Houston
CrCivil Rights & Black PowerFreedom Fighters, Black Power Movement: Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Angela Davis, Stokely Carmichael
GoGospel & ChurchGospel Voices: Mahalia Jackson, Kirk Franklin, the choirs, hymns and traditions of the Black church
AfAfrican Heritage & DiasporaAfrican Heritage, Afro-Cuban Beats, Reggae Rhythms: kente, Kwanzaa, Celia Cruz, Bob Marley
FaFashion & StyleHistorical Fashion Trends: zoot suits, church hats, dashikis, Dapper Dan, the looks that defined each decade
FmFamily & TraditionsFamily Traditions: reunions, cookouts, Juneteenth, card tables, the barbershop and the beauty salon
TvFilm, TV & ComedyScreen Legends: Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson, Richard Pryor, Spike Lee and the shows every family watched
James BrownAretha FranklinStevie WonderMarvin GayeEtta JamesSam CookeAl GreenGladys KnightOtis ReddingTina TurnerRay CharlesSoul TrainLangston HughesZora Neale HurstonDuke Ellington+1,985 more
Black Friday gifting
Buy 4, get 2 free. That is six gifts for the price of four.
“I bought these books for my Mom who is 93, she loves word find books, she loves the big print and most of all the history. I bought all four and she’s already finished two of them.” That is Sharon from Hyattsville, and she is not alone: one in five reviews of this book mentions a gift. This Black Friday the set does the math for you.
Mom283
A friend176
Sister118
Daughter96
Grandkids77
Husband / wife62
Mentions in verified reviews across the collection, August 2026.
ChristmasBirthdayMother's DayBlack History MonthJuneteenthKwanzaaRetirementGet wellJust because
A note from Imani
I made the puzzle book I couldn't find for my own family
My grandfather lived through the Civil Rights Movement and talked about the Harlem Renaissance the way other grandparents talk about the weather. When I went looking for a word search that felt like his stories, all I found were generic books with small print and words like “banana.”
So I made this one. Every word in it comes from our culture: the music, the food, the church, the block. Every fact was researched by me. The print is big because the people I made it for have earned the right not to squint.
If your book ever arrives damaged, or you find a mistake I missed, write to me and I will send a replacement free within 60 days. That is not a policy, it is a promise from one person to another.
Imani
Founder, Imani Oliver™ · Learn History the Fun Way®
Why $14.99 and not $5.99
What a dollar-store word search leaves out
Customers who arrive skeptical about the price are the ones who come back for the full set. This Black Friday, 6 books cost $59.96: under $10 a book.
| Feature | Black Culture Word Search | Typical puzzle book |
|---|---|---|
| Print size | 16pt on 8.5 × 11 in pages | Usually 11–13pt |
| Words you search for | 2,000 words from Black culture | Random dictionary words |
| Something to learn | 100 facts, one per puzzle | None |
| Music to solve to | QR code playlists | None |
| Cover & pages | Glossy art cover, illustrated borders, gift-ready | Stock cover, plain pages |
| If something is wrong | 60-day free replacement, live chat | No returns |
| Who made it | Black-owned, researched by hand | Mass publisher |
| Cost per puzzle | 10¢ in the Black Friday set | About 10¢, no facts |
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Customer reviews
1,197 reviews. 1,123 of them five stars.
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Sharon S. VerifiedHyattsville, MD · October 2025
Mom is 93 and already finished two
I bought these books for my Mom who is 93, she loves word find books, she lives the big print and most of all the history. Btw I bought all four and she's already finished two of them. Thank you.
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Jan E. VerifiedWashington, DC · September 2025
His doctor recommended it
My father's doctor recommended that he engage in activities which challenged his brain, so he decided to try "word searches" to pass the time during his treatments, and rather than watching television...and he likes the challenge of it! I bought two of the Black Culture/History Word Searches for my father's 88th birthday...and he LOVES it!!!
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Rasheika B. VerifiedGulfport, MS · January 2026
What do you get someone who has everything
I purchased these books for my mom for Christmas because what do you get someone that has everything. She ABSOLUTELY loved her books and it keeps her off of her tablet. My niece and who’s in college loved them as well. I love the boldness of the print, the interest facts. They are VERY well put together. I will be ordering more for my niece and my 88 year old MiMi❤️
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Marlene S. VerifiedBrooklyn, NY · October 2025
A set of three, one for Mom
I absolutely love these word search books. The illustration cover on all the books are amazing. I bought a set of 3 I gave one to my mom, which she absolutely loved and also she loves.That is in big print is very informative. We're learning a lot this was a brilliant idea To create beautiful word search books of Black history,Culture, black women ect Amazing.
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Yvona VerifiedInglewood, CA · November 2025
Learning so much about our music
Hi Imani, I love the Black Culture Word Search Puzzle book, It so unique and the cover is so beautiful, I am learning so much about our music Genre, I will be ordering some more to give out as Christmas gifts, this is absolutely what we need to see to appreciate our Black Culture!!!
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Culture Reigns VerifiedCharlotte, NC · December 2025
Names I had never heard of
I recently purchased the Black Culture Word Search book and absolutely love it. The content is thoughtful, engaging, and celebrates Black culture in a fun and meaningful way. I was introduced to people and names I had never heard of before, which made the experience both educational and enjoyable. I liked it so much that I decided to pass copies along as Christmas gifts for my family.
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Skylar K. VerifiedAshburn, VA · September 2025
Sets for me and my mother
Love these books. Great quality and it’s nice reading all the black history facts. Got sets for both me and my mother. The large print is easy for her to read. Thank You for these!
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Syble K. Verified4 stars · Honest feedback
Way too easy for me
These books are very interesting, informative, and fun. Just one thing....they're way too easy. Not challenging enough
- Beautifully constructed, aesthetically pleasing, wonderful artwork, I'm learning about US.
- I'm learning a lot about folks I didn't know about. Great tools for educating kids.
- Love word searches but the extra feature of facts on each page excited me.
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I absolutely love my Black Culture Word Search books! The content is awesome, the print is large and easy to read, and I’ve already started with the Black Women edition. I’m very pleased with the quality of both the cover and the pages.
Thank you for creating something so meaningful, especially during these times. What a wonderful way to celebrate Black culture, honor our history, and create space for peaceful, positive engagement! ❤️
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I’m giving them as gifts and they love them.
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The Black culture word search has been amazing, highlighting significant background on black culture. It highlights historical content centered on a wealth of black history facts that are pertinent and unknown. I am thoroughly enjoying this edition and lookforward to exploring men and women black history facts. This has been really exciting. Thanks
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I love word search and these are very interesting and educational.
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I love them. They are Christmas present for family. Shhhh they don’t know. Word searches are my new passion, Both a learning tool as well as challenging. I’m sure I’ll pull one out before Christmas and start the search.
Your secret is safe with me! 💛 Your family is going to love them. So glad word searches have become your new passion. Happy puzzling!
M
I love it. Once I start a word search I just keep going and going . The illustrations throughout the book are vibrant. I will be purchasing more .
A
Love these word search books. I gave them as gifts to my Mom Dad and it was a hit. They love that the text is large enough for them to read while learning more about our culture.I highly recommend !
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I love the word surch wish the word's will tell a brief story. But they are really exciting and fun to do.
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I just received them and I love them. I have one to a friend. I plan on ordering more.
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Enjoyed my books
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The image the information on every page and the playlist is so relaxing
So glad the playlist pairs well with the puzzles — that's exactly the vibe we were going for.
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I love my word search books so much. The artwork is amazing!!
Appreciate that, Sherri! I wanted every book to feel special.
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Imani ... your Black History books are AWEsome!!! On Saturday, 2•21•26 at my church ... I had all four booklets on display for an Annual Black History Health Provider Seminar. My peeps were in awe. Your books are BEAUTIFUL, full of our much needed to be known BLACK HISTORY information & reasonably priced. You did your research! You did yo' peeps a gr8 service. By putting these books on display ... this was the 1st for everyone to see your AWEsome books in person. They love 'em & they stated ... that they plan to place their own order. Plus, I was thanked for bringing your books to their attention. AND I THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU'VE EXPOSED TO YOUR PEOPLE IN A FUN TYPE WAY. THE "WORD SEARCH" WAY. It's truly a fun way learning of our beautiful queen & king blackness! FYI. My books will NEVER be written in. Only copies to be made from them to solve any of your beautiful God-sent puzzles by you ... Imani Oliver. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! ❤️ 💙 💜
Danette, thank you! So glad you're enjoying it! There's so much history to discover in every page! Family puzzle time is the best!
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I bought all four designs with a bonus book. The books were received in the same manner in which they appear in the ads. The books are well printed in large font with beautiful covers. I look forward to doing the puzzles and sharing the books as gifts to friends and family.
We appreciate you, Crystal! So glad the books are bringing you joy! That's such a thoughtful gift!
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Very beautiful
This made our day, Lorraine! Thank you for the love — happy puzzling!
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Just recieved. Completed the 1st 5 word searches in Black History
Thank you for the kind words, Robin! We love hearing that our books are making a difference!
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Awesome books who I gifted to my 10 year old granddaughter and one of my best friends.
Georgia, thank you! So glad you're enjoying it! There's so much history to discover in every page! We love that you're sharing the love!
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i GAVE OUT AS GIFTS...ONE PERSON ALREADY HAD A BOOK....EVERYBODY LOVED THEM.. I WILL BE ORDERING MORE... GREAT INFO AND QUALITY MATERIAL... THANK YOU... PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU.
We're so honored, PATSEY! Thank you for celebrating Black history with us! We love that you're sharing the love!
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I am so super excited to have received my Black Culture Word Search Workbooks purchased from Imani Oliver
I can't wait to relax this winter while learning more black history! I enjoy relaxing and learning!
Thank you for the kind words, Antionette! We love hearing that our books are making a difference! Love that you're building your collection!
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I really like the word search and may buy one of the others. Would make great gifts for learning and for those that are all things black culture. I only wish the trivia answers were available. If they are, please let me know where.
Georgeann, thank you! So glad you're enjoying it! There's so much history to discover in every page! That's such a thoughtful gift!
Questions people ask before buying
Got questions? I've got answers.
How does the Early Black Friday offer work?
Buy 4 books and get 2 more free. Buy 5, get 3 free. Buy 6, get 4 free. Mix any titles, word search or Fill-In. Tap the deal you want, the free books and the discount code are added for you in the cart, so there is nothing to type at checkout. Shipping is free on 3 or more books. The offer ends Monday, December 1.
Is the Black Culture Word Search book really large print?
Yes. Every grid and every word list is printed in 16-point type on 8.5 × 11 inch pages, which is bigger than most books sold as “large print.” Reviewers aged 71 to 92 mention the print size specifically. Scroll up to the “actual size” sample to see it on your screen.
What exactly is inside the book?
100 themed word search puzzles, 2,000 words from Black culture to find, a fact at the top of every puzzle, QR codes to curated playlists at the front, and complete solutions at the back. 132 pages, glossy cover, black-and-white illustrated interior.
How hard are the puzzles? Is it good for seniors?
The difficulty is gentle on purpose. This is a book to relax with, learn from, and share across generations, not a speed contest. It is one of the most popular gifts for parents in their 70s, 80s and 90s, and it works for teens and adults too (ages 13 and up). If you want a harder challenge, the Black Culture Fill-In Puzzles book uses the same words in interlocking crossword-style grids.
Is this a good gift for my mom, grandmother or a friend?
It is the reason most people buy it. Mom is the most-mentioned recipient in my reviews, followed by friends, sisters and daughters, and this is the book sons and daughters pick for a parent who loves music. The glossy cover means it needs no wrapping, and with the Early Black Friday offer (buy 4, get 2 free) most gift buyers keep one for themselves.
Are the inside pages in colour?
The cover is full-colour gloss. The interior is black and white with illustrated borders on every page, which keeps the letters crisp and the price at $14.99. A few customers colour the borders in themselves.
Are all five word search books different?
Yes. Each book has its own 100 puzzles and its own 2,000 words. Black Culture covers music, food, film, fashion, faith and traditions. Black History covers milestones and movements. Black Women and Black Men each feature only the people in their title. African American is the broadest of the five. No puzzle is repeated across books.
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship from the U.S. and most arrive within 5 to 11 business days. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships. Shipping is free on 3 or more books. Ordering for a birthday or Christmas? Order at least 10 days ahead to be safe.
What if my book arrives damaged or has a printing error?
I replace it free within 60 days, no return needed. Send a photo and your order number to info@imanioliver.com or through live chat and a new copy ships out. This covers books that are lost in transit, damaged, misprinted or the wrong title. Because each book is printed to order, all sales are final, but a replacement is always yours.
How do the QR code playlists work?
Open your phone camera, point it at a QR code at the front of the book, and tap the link that appears. Each code opens a curated playlist so you can solve to music. No app to install and nothing to sign up for.
Is Imani Oliver a Black-owned business?
Yes. Imani Oliver™ is a Black-owned independent publisher. I research, design and publish every book myself, answer customer emails personally, and reply to reviews. When you buy from imanioliver.com you are supporting a small business, not a marketplace.
My promise
If it is not everything you expected, I replace it. Free. Within 60 days.
Damaged corner, wrinkled pages, a misprint I missed, or the wrong title in the box: send me a photo and a new book ships at my cost. You keep the original.
- 60-day free replacementNo return shipping, no forms. A photo is enough.
- A real person answersLive chat Monday to Friday, email any time. I reply to every review.
- Tracking on every orderShips from a U.S. warehouse. Tracking number emailed the day it leaves.
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100 puzzles. 2,000 words from Black culture. 100 facts. 16pt print. A glossy cover that needs no wrapping, and this Black Friday: buy 4 books, get 2 free.
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